South East Footy: Cats and dogs scrap in Western Border

Western Border Football League (WB)

Anzac clash: North Gambier vs South Gambier

Western Border's annual Anzac Day game between North and South Gambier took place in front of a bumper crowd at Vansittart Park on Thursday. After a goal-less first quarter North Gambier booted six goals to lead by 24 points. North went further ahead early in the third quarter before South Gambier made a solid challenge mid-way in the third term through clever forward Brett Exelby but North snuffed out the challenge. It was the only time South managed to put consecutive goals together. South continued to battle hard but only Brent Howard and Exelby presented any danger and North repelled nearly all moves and with Justin McConnell adding goals they kicked away to be comfortable winners by 51 points. North's Brock Egan won the Tony Casadio Medal for best on ground, Callum Hudson stood out at half-back and Kurzman and O'Grady did well around the stoppages of which there were too many. South hardly had a consistent performer but Howard worked relentlessly against the odds and Exelby was their only forward.

East Gambier vs Casterton

In Saturday's games Phil Carman's East Gambier remain winless after Casterton defeated them by seven points. East led by 27 points at the first change but Casterton kicked accurately with seven goals in the second term to lead at half-time by eight points. Cat forward Zac Michau marked spectacularly and booted two great goals to provide a highlight. The second half was more tight football with neither side able to gain a break but the Cats accuracy was vital. They also had a height advantage which they exploited well and held on to win 12-2 74 to East 9-13 67.

West Gambier vs Millicent

West Gambier narrowly defeated Millicent in the remaining game by three points in a wind affected contest. West kicked with a strong but flukey wind and led by 23 points with Daron McElroy and Nic Allen looking dangerous on the forward line. Defenders Joe Ferguson-Lane and Steve Wenman were strong for West and forced errors on the Millicent forwards as the home side still trailed by eight points. West raced away in the third quarter, adding seven goals to three through McElroy and Allen to lead by 37 points. Ruckman Cam Haggett and on-baller Jon Agnew lifted around the packs and Gascoyne and Josh Martin provided goal -kicking options as Millicent stormed back into the game with six last quarter goals but also some agonising misses. West managed one crucial goal but it was enough to give them a three point win. McElroy five goals and Nic Allen six proved too difficult for Millicent to contain to be West's best along with Wenman and Ferguson-Lane. Darcy Thwaites, Haggett, Agnew and Byron Pickett were among Millicent's best.

Mid South East Football League (MSE)

Kongorong vs Port MacDonnell

The game of the round in Mid South East football was at Kongorong where the Hawks played arch rival Port MacDonnell and led by three goals at quarter time. Port Mac took complete control in the second quarter with Will McDonald dominating the in the ruck and marking strongly and with rugged Ben O'Dine and Ben McGregor winning plenty of kicks through the mid-field they kept Kongorong scoreless and led by 27 points. The Hawks had some chances in the third quarter but only managed behinds as Port Macs defence forced errors. The last quarter was all Port Mac and they ran out easy winners by 58 points, 12-20 92 to 4-10 34. Inaccuracy saved Kongorong from a bigger defeat. McDonald, O'Dine, Ben McGregor and youngster Riley Chant were best for Port Mac. Kongorong stuttered to a stop after quarter-time and only defenders Nick Ham and Martin von Stanke along with Bronson Saffin played well.

Mount Burr vs Tantanoola

Mt Burr caused an upset with a 14 point win over Tantanoola. Mt Burr had the better of the first quarter with mid-fielder Clint Gallio involved in almost everything and defender Brodie Hennink playing strongly. Tant got back in the game in the second term and should have been further in front but managed only five goals from eleven scoring attempts to lead by seven points. Backman Dustin Knaggs kept Mt Burr out on many occasions and veteran little man Jason Rowe picked up kicks around the packs. The third term was a slog and Tant held a one point lead at three quarter time. The Mozzies had an effective spearhead in Chris Murray and they added four goals to outscore Tant and win 14-7 to Tantanoola 11-13 79. Chris Murray booted five goals for Mt Burr, Hennink, Gallio and Ben Gordon played well. Tant's best were Knaggs, Jordan Williams, Jason Rowe and coach Tim Stringer.

Hatherleigh vs Nangwarry

Hatherleigh were far too good for Nangwarry and won easily by 139 points but it should have been much more. They had 55 scoring shots to just 11 by Nangwarry but sprayed most of them. They booted 8-12 in the first quarter and any signs of a contest disappeared. Jack Skeer maintained his form at full forward to boot six goals, big Jason Faulkner and his on-ballers Sullivan and Ciaran Buckley did as they pleased. Nangwarry only had battlers as the lead blew out in every quarter. Glencoe put Kalangadoo out of business by half-time with a seven goal burst in the second quarter whilst holding the Magpies to a solitary point. Glencoe should have been able to really have a percentage booster but only managed six goals to four in the second half and let Kalangadoo off the hook. Mark Kieselbach again headed the best players for Glencoe, ex-North Gambier recruit Dean Watson, Zacc Cocks and Dane Paproth with five goals all did well. Andrew Stone booted three of Kalangadoo's to be best but it looks like a long winter ahead.

Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League (KNTFL)

Anzac clash: Naracoorte vs Kybybolite

Two games were on display in the KNTFL on Anzac day but patrons saw lop-sided contests in both.

Naracoorte blitzed Kybybolite after half-time with Sam Logan, more slab than six-pack, booting 11 goals for the second time in two games to star in Naracoorte's 121 point win, 27-21 (183) to Kyby's 8-14 (62). Kyby hardly gave a yelp after half-time as Naracoorte piled on the goals. Matt Gill with four goals, Mitch Hartree and Nathan Smith around the mid-field ran amok for Naracoorte as Kyby folded.

Anzac clash: Penola vs Border Districts

Penola were far too good for Border Districts from the start and romped in by 101 points, 25-17(167) to 11.0 (66). Adam Merrett was too strong for the Borders defence and just brushed them aside to boot seven goals, Brad Merrett and Brodie Foster also booted four. Kane Ransom was best along with the Merrett's, Drew Clayfield and ruckman Dylan Coxon. Clint Barras booted seven goals on a solo effort for Borders.

Bordertown vs Kingston

In Saturday's games Nathan Frederick booted 10 goals for Bordertown as they thrashed Kingston by 96 points 26-13 169 to 11-7 73. The Seasiders matched Bordertown for most of the first half with Jamie Austin doing well in the centre and Sam Braidwood kicking goals at full forward. Bordertown slowly upped the stakes in the third quarter and held Kingston goal-less to lead by 41 points. In the last term Bordertown really exploded away with 13 goals to four and bolt in by 96 points. Rover Steve Copestick was dominant around the stoppages, Nick Hewett on the wing and Frederick all starred for the Roosters. Kingston's best were Austin, Ben Warner and Braidwood who kicked five goals.

Lucindale vs Padthaway

Lucindale endured their biggest defeat in sometime when Padthaway demolished them by 111 points. The Lions were in complete control for the last three quarters after defenders Matt Roscow and Keiron Hicks shut out Lucindale's forwards. Lively Cody Marshall was best afield for the Lions, Archie Longbottom and Darcy Boyanton also played well. Padthaway roared in 21-11 137 to Lucindale's paltry 3-8 26.

Keith vs Kaniva-Leeor United

Keith had a tough battle against last year's glamour team Kaniva-Leeor United but finished strongly to win by 36 points. Scores were level at quarter-time and Keith led by only five points at the main break. Veteran Paul Makin was good at half-forward and hard running Dion Stratford effective on the ball. The Keith Crows started to gain the upper hand after half-time and led by 18 points with a term to go. KLU struggled to finish the game off and Keith added five goals to two to have a comfortable win.